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"And YOU will be KISSED."

***This post is part of the friday verse series. This friday may you come to the realization that when you run back into God's arms, you WILL be kissed***

Remember the story I narrated two posts ago about how Amnon raped his sister Tamar (because of a little white lie that became a hypothesis, and then a full-blown theory)? So basically, what happened after that was that Tamar's immediate brother, Absalom, got mad at mr. Amnon the rapist, and he eventually killed him for what he did to his sister, for taking away her virginity. He was so mad. How could his step-brother do that to their sister? That was unbelievable! He had to do something...he couldn't take it anymore.

After the murder, Absalom fled for his life and did not see his father for years. Until a prophet (Joab) skillfully formed a plot that will bring Absalom back into his father's fold. It would be lovely if you can read the story yourself from 2 Samuel 13 to 14, so that you can grasp the fullness and intensity this story carries. Though Absalom became a murderer, David eventually forgave him when he returned. Reminds me of the parable of the prodigal son...a child who went to a faraway land and departed from his father. But his father kept looking far into the distance, waiting for the day his son would return back to him. And when he returned, he kissed his child...who was lost, but then became found. This is the story of God reconciling back to a child who was lost in the world, but then realized he could find himself again in God's arms.

"And when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king. Then the king (his father) kissed Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:33

***Are you a murderer? A kiss is waiting for you today.

Have you done something that you feel can never be forgiven? A kiss is waiting for you today. This friday, all you need to do is first recognize what you've done, ask for forgiveness, make a determination to change, then run into His loving arms. A KISS is definitely waiting for you***

26 comments:

YAY!!! I'm first (lol). A kiss is waiting for me? For real? I've not read the post yet, all i saw was the statement above. If i don't get kissed ehn Jaycee, u're gonna be in hot egusi soup today. U wait and see.

Once a geek, forever a geek (lol) analyzing how a lie/ rumor, can turn into a hypothesis and then a theory.

Back to the post, God's word is real, sharper than a double edged sword. Didn't we say som'n about this today at TERC? That no matter how bad u think ur sins are, the Lord is ever ready to forgive you, once u realize and run back to his loving embrace. He's reaching out to us, "Come let us reason together."

interesting way to pass across the msg of redemption...it's almost like we "a kiss" is a reward for the wrong things we have done. I know you know this...but for the benefit of those who are reading who may not know about him.."Yes he forgives and will take us into his arm. but we most also come to the realization that we are wrong doers in need of saving. I we come to him like the prodigal REALIZING THAT WE HAVE NO HOPE, we will receive the kiss....

@ anonymous, thanks I loved the way u emphasized that we have to be like the progigal son, WILLING and REPENTANT...running back into the Father's arms (being that a repentant son will NOT want to go back to his own VOMIT), before we receive the KISS from our Daddy. It's very important that we understand this concept...God looks at the heart, if u don't have a repentant spirit, then u're not truly asking for forgiveness. If you're not changing (from the bottom of your heart), then it means you're not retuning to your Father, and you're not ready to be kissed and embraced...

@ Tayo...lol...thank God sha...(all the glory belongs to Him)...

@ Teva...Amen. I pray the same and MUCH MORE for you in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

@ Chidi...I can just imagine.

@ ALL...it is crucial that we don't take forgiveness for granted. Yes, He will forgive ALL SINS, but God is looking for a REPENTANT SOUL...He said, if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, & CHANGE (keyword) from their wicked ways, then I will answer them from heaven..." 2 chronicles 7:14

You know i was thinking about the repentance part of it too while reading, because people tend to take His forgiveness for granted and keep doing the wrong thing (guilty). I am ready for the Kiss. Happy easter!

wow, thanks guys. After my exam on monday. I basically had to rest for a full week...still have to rest some more. The year is almost over, school is almost out...two more exams to go...I CAN DO IT!!! (smiling...)

I may not be on for the next few weeks...(at least not that frequently), trying to smash the next two exams by God's grace...